Bathrooms are the most-used rooms in a home and among the most expensive to get wrong. A bad bathroom remodel — poorly set tile, drain lines that don’t slope correctly, moisture left behind walls — causes damage that costs more to fix later than the original project cost upfront. HHS Contracting handles bathroom remodeling Portsmouth OH homeowners trust for tile work, vanity installation, plumbing rough-in, and full gut-and-rebuild projects across Scioto County.
Wondering what a bathroom remodel costs in Portsmouth? We break it down in our 2026 pricing guide.
Bathroom Remodeling Services We Provide
Shower and tub installation includes demo of existing units, substrate repair, waterproofing, tile or prefab panel installation, and fixture hookup. We set shower pans and tile floors with the correct slope toward drains — a step that’s frequently skipped on quick jobs and causes standing water problems within a year.
Vanity and sink replacement covers removing old vanities, patching walls and floors where needed, setting new cabinetry level, connecting supply and drain lines, and finishing around the vanity. We handle both freestanding vanity replacements and full built-in cabinet installations.
Floor tile installation requires a solid, flat, deflection-free substrate — skip that and tile cracks. We assess the subfloor condition before any tile goes down and repair or reinforce it when needed. We set floor tile with proper expansion joints and the right mortar for wet bathroom conditions.
Plumbing rough-in and fixture installation for projects where the layout is changing — moving a toilet, relocating a shower, or adding a second sink. We work with licensed plumbing subcontractors for rough-in work where required under Ohio code, then handle all finish work in-house.
Drywall and moisture-resistant backer installation in wet areas. Standard drywall doesn’t belong behind tile — we use cement board or moisture-resistant backer in shower surrounds, tub decks, and anywhere water contact is expected.
Full bathroom gut and rebuild for bathrooms that need everything replaced. Demo through finish — new plumbing rough-in, subfloor repairs, backer installation, tile, fixtures, vanity, lighting, and all finish work in a single coordinated project.
Why Older Portsmouth Homes Need Careful Bathroom Work
Bathroom remodeling in Portsmouth’s older housing stock comes with conditions you don’t encounter in newer construction.
Lead paint is present in many homes built before 1978 — which covers a significant portion of Portsmouth’s residential inventory. Renovation work in these bathrooms requires following EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) protocols. We’re aware of these requirements and work accordingly.
Cast iron drain lines in older homes work well when intact, but they corrode over time and sometimes need section replacement when a bathroom is opened up for remodeling. It’s better to find a failing section during a planned remodel than after it fails on its own.
Plaster walls and lath construction in Portsmouth homes built before the 1960s require different handling than modern drywall. Cutting into plaster for new rough-in work or patching after demo needs to be done carefully to avoid cracking adjacent plaster that’s staying in place.
Small bathrooms — typical in Portsmouth bungalows and two-story homes — require precise planning. There’s no room for errors in layout when you’re working in a 5×8 space. We measure, plan, and order materials before demo begins, not after.
Our Process
Every bathroom remodel starts with a free on-site estimate at your property. We look at what’s there — existing plumbing locations, wall and floor conditions, any moisture damage already visible — and talk through what you want to change. You’ll get a written proposal with itemized materials and labor before anything gets ordered or torn out.
We sequence work correctly: rough-in before walls close, waterproofing before tile, substrate before finish. This isn’t a race to a day count. Getting the order right is what makes a bathroom remodel last.
Most bathroom remodels in Portsmouth run one to two weeks for a targeted refresh. Full gut and rebuild projects involving new plumbing rough-in run two to four weeks. We give you a realistic schedule at the proposal stage and commit to it.
Serving Portsmouth and Scioto County
HHS Contracting handles bathroom remodeling across Scioto County. We work regularly in Portsmouth, including Boneyfiddle, Sciotoville, Hilltop, and Rosemount. We serve Wheelersburg, New Boston, Lucasville, West Portsmouth, Minford, and surrounding communities. Call (740) 357-9020 to schedule a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost depends on scope and what the existing bathroom reveals during demo. A targeted update — new vanity, toilet, tile surround in an existing layout — typically runs $4,000–$10,000. A full gut and rebuild with new plumbing rough-in and tile throughout can run $12,000–$25,000 depending on size and finish selections. HHS provides free on-site estimates with transparent, itemized pricing before any work begins.
A targeted update with no layout changes typically takes one to two weeks. A full gut and rebuild involving plumbing rough-in and full tile installation runs two to four weeks. We build the schedule into the proposal before work starts and stick to it.
Yes. Projects involving plumbing relocation, structural changes, or electrical upgrades require permits under Ohio building code. HHS manages the permit process and coordinates inspections as part of the project scope. We don’t skip permits — unpermitted bathroom work creates problems at resale and can complicate homeowner’s insurance claims.
Yes. We regularly work in Portsmouth homes built before 1960 with plaster walls, cast iron drain lines, and older plumbing configurations. We account for these conditions in the estimate and address them as part of the project scope rather than treating them as surprises during demo.
Ready to Start Your Bathroom Remodel?
HHS Contracting provides professional bathroom remodeling services in Portsmouth, OH and throughout Scioto County.
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Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00am–6:00pm
Service area: Portsmouth, OH and all of Scioto County